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WN7 5TE

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Hindley Green

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Detailed insights for WN7 5TE

Overview

Postcode WN7 5TE is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley Green ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley Green area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hindley Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hindley Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley Green near WN7 5TE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
6,526.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.22(-59%)
Shoplifting
9.51(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.61(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-29%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
95.4%
Other Asian
4
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.23%
Other White
3
0.92%
Pakistani
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
26.47%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.49%
No qualifications
46
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.54%
Apprenticeship
25
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
51.13%
Owns with a mortgage
57
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.01%
Social rents from council
2
1.5%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Hindley Green

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£305,000£292
Semi-Detached70£219,000£248
Terraced32£157,000£178
Flats1£96,000£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£125,750£89,950
2017£201,500£130,000£90,500
2018£213,998£136,000£87,250
2019£225,000£160,000£105,000
2020£235,000£155,000£113,000
2021£247,500£160,000£103,500
2022£290,000£185,000£145,000
2023£273,500£190,000£125,000
2024£290,000£199,950£142,000
2025£297,475£217,000£146,000
2026£310,000£220,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£148£98
2017£182£157£116
2018£202£157£115
2019£212£194£125
2020£219£182£140
2021£232£198£138
2022£263£219£169
2023£266£215£147
2024£260£253£168
2025£271£244£179
2026£313£263£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hindley Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202673, Bexhill Drive, Leigh, WN7 5TQDetachedFreehold£174,000
12 Dec 202579, Bexhill Drive, Leigh, WN7 5TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£229,000
13 Feb 202621, Aylesbury Crescent, Wigan, WN2 4TYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
26 Nov 202510, Aylesbury Crescent, Wigan, WN2 4TYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
06 Jun 202525, Aylesbury Crescent, Wigan, WN2 4TYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the WN7 5TE postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 5TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHindley Green Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5TE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 5TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily805 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN7 5TE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Clarke

Hindley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardHindley GreenE05014999
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley GreenE02001305
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 019BE01006279
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 5TE

Is WN7 5TE (Hindley Green) safe?

The area around WN7 5TE records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN7 5TE?

The median sale price around WN7 5TE in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 5TE?

There are 9 schools close to WN7 5TE, including Hindley Green Community Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 5TE?

WN7 5TE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 5TE (Hindley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN7 5TE is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liam Clarke (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.